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Upcoming Events in Chandler’s Ford February – March 2020

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Here are some great events in the coming weeks in Chandler’s Ford.

Chandler’s Ford Men’s Shed: Meet every Friday from 1.30pm at Hexagon Centre, Suffolk Close, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 3GZ

On 20th March Chandler’s Ford Men’s Shed is opening its new social space. Paid for by donations from local businesses and being opened by the Mayor of Eastleigh, the shed is set up for the wellbeing of men in the local community.

Address: Hexagon Centre, Suffolk Close, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3GZ.
Meet every Friday from 1.30pm.

Chandler's Ford Men's Shed - Meet Every Friday from 1.30pm at Hexagon Centre, Suffolk Close, Chandler's Ford, SO53 3GZ
Chandler’s Ford Men’s Shed – Meet every Friday from 1.30pm at Hexagon Centre, Suffolk Close, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 3GZ

Traidcraft Big Breakfast: to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight. Saturday 14th March from 9.30am, at St Martin in the Wood Church, Queens Road, Hiltingbury.

Traidcraft Big Breakfast: to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight. This will be on Saturday 14th March at St Martin’s Church, Queens Road, Hiltingbury. It will begin at 9.30am.
Traidcraft Big Breakfast: to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight. This will be on Saturday 14th March at St Martin’s Church, Queens Road, Hiltingbury. It will begin at 9.30am.

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Fairtrade Shopping Evening 2019 – Buy Fairtrade and Make a Difference

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The Fairtrade shopping evening at St Martin in the Wood Church in Hiltingbury last Friday was successful and enjoyable. Many people attended and had an opportunity to buy a variety of high quality fairtrade products to support disadvantaged producers and workers in the developing world. 

Fairtrade events encourage us to be ethical consumers and raise awareness of trade justice.

A lovely fairtrade shopping experience in Hiltingbury. Image by Debbie Pearce Photography
A lovely fairtrade shopping experience in Hiltingbury. Image by Debbie Pearce Photography

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Upcoming Events in Chandler’s Ford: October to December 2019

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Here we have a list of Chandler’s Ford events for you to enjoy and support. We’ll update events on the Upcoming Events page regularly. Send us your community events to help us keep everyone informed with local news and events.

Chandler’s Ford Produce & Craft Market – Saturday – Autumn Market – at the Age Concern Hall, Brownhill Road, from 10am – 1pm (Behind Co-op, Fryern Arcade).

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Eastleigh Mayor Attended the Fairtrade Fashion Show in Chandler’s Ford – 17 May 2019

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The Fairtrade Fashion Show took place last night (Friday 17th May 2019) at the St Martin in the Wood church in Hiltingbury.

Tricia Urquhart, with Heather Dibb and their local network have organised the Fairtrade Fashion Show in recent years. These events have been so successful, and they bring people together. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Mayor Attended the Fairtrade Fashion Show in Chandler’s Ford – 17 May 2019

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Review: Fairtrade Evening in Chandler’s Ford 2018

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I felt privileged to help with the fantastic Fairtrade evening at St Martin’s on 2 November.

Items for sale included crafts from Leprosy Mission, Eastleigh’s Shop Equality (my husband couldn’t resist buying a baby wooden duck to go with his collection), fairly traded clothing from Nomad, beautiful jewellery made high in the hills in Guatemala and a huge Traidcraft stall. [Read more…] about Review: Fairtrade Evening in Chandler’s Ford 2018

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September and October Events in Chandler’s Ford

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There are many great local events in the coming weeks in Chandler’s Ford. Here are the highlights of some of them.

For more events in the Chandler’s Ford community, visit Upcoming Events Chandler’s Ford page. [Read more…] about September and October Events in Chandler’s Ford

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Highlights of Fairtrade Fashion Show at St. Martin in the Wood Church: May 2017

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I attended the Fairtrade Fashion Show last Friday at St. Martin in the Wood Church in Hiltingbury. It was a fun and relaxed fashion show, with lots of Fairtrade items for sale.

Fairtrade Fashion Show was organised by local fairtraders, Tricia Urquhart, and Heather Dibb (minus one arm). [Read more…] about Highlights of Fairtrade Fashion Show at St. Martin in the Wood Church: May 2017

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May 2017 Events in Chandler’s Ford

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This is a reminder that two great events will be taking place in Chandler’s Ford tomorrow (Friday 5th May 2017).

One is Fairtrade Fashion Show at St. Martin in the Wood Church: Friday 5th May 7.30pm – 9.30pm. [Read more…] about May 2017 Events in Chandler’s Ford

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Fairtrade Autumn Market Friday 14th October 2016 St. Martin in the Wood Church

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The children are back at school and we are into the autumn.

What better way of celebrating the new season than by coming to the Fairtrade Autumn Market on Friday 14th October at St Martin’s from 7 to 9 pm (Chandler’s Ford SO53 5AG). [Read more…] about Fairtrade Autumn Market Friday 14th October 2016 St. Martin in the Wood Church

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For a Fairer World: Fairtrade Fashion Show in Chandler’s Ford

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Last Friday, there was an entertaining and meaningful Fashion Show in Hiltingbury.

It was no casual fashion show featuring high street brands. The Fashion Show promoted Fairtrade, and encouraged the community to buy Fairtrade products. [Read more…] about For a Fairer World: Fairtrade Fashion Show in Chandler’s Ford

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Not Just Crafts: Chandler’s Ford Craft Market – Crafters, Author, Cartoonist

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This morning there were a few surprises at the local Handmade Craft Market at Chandler’s Ford Age Concern Centre.

It was a delight to meet a popular local non-fiction and military writer Penny Legg, based in Southampton. [Read more…] about Not Just Crafts: Chandler’s Ford Craft Market – Crafters, Author, Cartoonist

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Show You Care – Chandler’s Ford Fairtrade Autumn Market

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Councillor Louise Bloom from Hedge End recently visited Chandler’s Ford promoting Fairtrade.

Eastleigh is now officially a Fairtrade Borough, a status achieved on 7th May 2015. Councillor Louise Bloom, a strong Fairtrade promoter, said she hopes more companies would support Fairtrade in the Borough of Eastleigh. [Read more…] about Show You Care – Chandler’s Ford Fairtrade Autumn Market

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Upcoming Chandler’s Ford Craft Markets and Fairtrade Autumn Market

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You don’t need to travel far for autumn and Christmas markets.

Chandler’s Ford is the hub for markets from now till Christmas.

Upcoming markets in October and November include: [Read more…] about Upcoming Chandler’s Ford Craft Markets and Fairtrade Autumn Market

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Chandler’s Ford Age Concern Centre: Upcoming Craft and Gift Markets

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Christmas is approaching (What? Have I just mentioned “Christmas”?), and this year, there will be a lot of craft, arts, and produce markets in Chandler’s Ford for you to buy the best gifts.

Chandler’s Ford Age Concern Centre on 7 Brownhill Road (SO53 2EB) will become a major centre for many upcoming markets. I hope you could visit these markets to support our local businesses. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Age Concern Centre: Upcoming Craft and Gift Markets

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Eastleigh Borough Achieves Fairtrade Status

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Thanks to the hard work by the volunteers at the Fairtrade in Eastleigh Borough Campaign, Eastleigh Borough has achieved Fairtrade Status on 7th May 2015.

This is in recognition of the support obtained from faith groups, schools, businesses, organisations and individuals in promoting the Fairtrade message. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Borough Achieves Fairtrade Status

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Fairtrade Fashion Show: Who Made Your Clothes?

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Last Friday in Chandler’s Ford, there was a fashion show of a difference.

The Fairtrade Fashion Show brought many residents to St. Martin in the Wood church, where we learnt about the importance of buying Fairtrade products, and had a chance to appreciate and buy a wide range of beautiful Fairtrade clothes, jewellery and accessories, toys, cards, and gifts. [Read more…] about Fairtrade Fashion Show: Who Made Your Clothes?

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Chandler’s Ford Fairtrade Fashion Show and Crafts

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Chandler’s Ford Fairtrade Fashion Show 2015:

In Chandler’s Ford, there will be a Fairtrade Fashion Show on Friday 24th April 2015 from 7pm to 9 pm at St. Martin in the Wood church, Hiltingbury SO53 5AG. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Fairtrade Fashion Show and Crafts

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Christmas Greetings For Chandler’s Ford 2014

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Update 1st Nov 2016: Closed: Stairway Bakery and Coffee Shop at Fryern Arcade

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Have you had mince pies with your loved ones yet?

Why not visit The Coffee Room at the Methodist Church? The delicious home-made mince pie is 30 pence. I’ve had a few. [Read more…] about Christmas Greetings For Chandler’s Ford 2014

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Chandler’s Ford Today October 2014 Round-up

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We have had an extremely busy October this year.

Here are some highlights of the posts published in October 2014.

It is a good time to subscribe to the blog of Chandler’s Ford Today, to keep yourself up-to-date with stories, debates, and events in Chandler’s Ford. [Read more…] about Chandler’s Ford Today October 2014 Round-up

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Building Strong Fairtrade Community In Chandler’s Ford

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There is a strong and well-connected Fairtrade community in Chandler’s Ford. The Fairtrade Christmas shopping event last Friday (17th October 2014) at Hiltingbury just proved it.

Tricia Urquhart from Hiltingbury organised a successful Fairtrade Christmas get-together for the community at St. Martin in the Wood Church, where I met old and new friends, who enjoyed an alternative Christmas shopping experience. [Read more…] about Building Strong Fairtrade Community In Chandler’s Ford

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